Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 against the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and WG-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.